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May 30, 2008

Blooming Belly

Today we meet with the pediatrician to discuss what we want- or rather don'twant- to happen after baby is born. Even though we've chosen to have a hospital birth, I still want to keep it as close to a homebirth-like experience, even after she arrives. It does seem quite early to meet while I'm only 5 months along, but knowing we are in agreement about the procedure of it all will help me with my birth plan and when I am envisioning just what it will all be like. When I think about her birth and the moments after, I have such sweet thoughts.

I am 24 weeks and 1 day along. My lilacs and baby are blooming! And apparently so is my belly button...

59 comments:

If/when we have another baby, I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a midwife. They are covered by health care here, and have full access to the hospital. In fact, I could have a water birth in the hospital with a midwife! Not with my Dr though.

Such a cute belly - my bellybutton always sticks out, too! Just found your blog and so mad I missed your babywearing linky post! Would have loved to be a part of it.Just had baby #6 a month and 1/2 ago (homebirth) and looking forward to following your story!

Such a sweet photo! I didn't believe people when they told me I would regret not taking belly shots during my pregnancy-- but they were right. I only have one or two. Although to be fair, I never had the cute pregnancy "bump" I just got big all over. It was depressing!

Beautiful picture. You are darling pregnant. And I think that letting your wishes be known early is wise. I had a hospital birth with my son and he was born 3.5 weeks early and I wasn't as prepared as I wanted to be to make sure all we wanted to happen and not happen after he was born.

You look really cute, I love the belly pictures. I think it's a really great idea to have a birth plan. I have had both my kiddo's at home - one a waterbirth, but if I were to go to the hospital I would have it all planned out. =)

adorable picture, you look so cute and i just love your blog. I'm a babywearing mama, too and i added your button to my sidebar because it is just so cute! I hope it all goes well for you,can't wait to stalk out those "might be in labor" posts.

Cute pic! My bbutton always stayed flat - it was super itchy. Planning ahead is the best way to get everything set that way everyone is on the same page early on, especially if you don't want to just go with the flow. You look great!

Your belly is beautiful! I love being pregnant myself! I had a hospital birth with my first (like you I wanted it as close to a homebirth as possible), and then I had a homebirth with my second. It was AWESOME! If you have any doubts about your docs/ hospital/ midwives/ pediatrician, consider a homebirth as a viable option. For me, it was exhilarating! Either way, I think that it's great when women take control of their births. God Bless~